CFD – 90 m Superyacht Hull Design Optimisation

For this project, the client has requested NAS to carry out a hull design and bulbous bow design optimisation process together with the optimal alignment of the appendages to minimise resistance and power requirements of the superyacht. State-of-the-art technology and CFD techniques were used to carry out the performance predictions of the design variants within a limited time frame. Multiple bulbous bow designs and stern shapes were investigated and analysed. Once the best hull design candidate was identified, a speed-power curve was produced to understand the power requirements of the vessel.